S45.211S — Laceration of axillary or brachial vein, right side, sequela
Is S45.211S billable?
Yes — S45.211S is billable for FY2027. S45.211S is a valid, billable ICD-10-CM code at the highest level of specificity in its branch. S45.211S may be submitted for encounters from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.
S45.211S at a glance
| Code | S45.211S |
|---|---|
| Description | Laceration of axillary or brachial vein, right side, sequela |
| Billable | Yes |
| Code set | ICD-10-CM FY2027 |
| Valid for encounters | October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027 |
| 7th character "S" | sequela |
What does the 7th character "S" mean in S45.211S?
In S45.211S, the 7th character S means sequela. The 7th character is required for S45.211S to be a valid, complete code.
Same condition, different episode of care — switch the 7th character:
Which MS-DRGs does S45.211S group to?
S45.211S sits in MDC 05 and helps define the logic of 3 MS-DRGs (version 44, FY2027). Which one a stay actually groups to also depends on procedures and secondary diagnoses.
- 299Peripheral Vascular Disorders with MCCmedical
- 300Peripheral Vascular Disorders with CCmedical
- 301Peripheral Vascular Disorders without CC/MCCmedical
How is S45.211S listed in the Alphabetic Index?
The Alphabetic Index lists these routes under S45.21, the nearest indexed parent of S45.211S. Use them to find the family, then select the specific code.
- Injury › blood vessel NEC › axillary › vein › laceration
Use additional code — inherited from Chapter 19
Report an additional code alongside S45.211S to fully describe the condition. S45.211S is sequenced first.
- code to identify any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-)
Excludes2 — not included here — inherited from Chapter 19
The conditions below are not part of S45.211S, but a patient may have both at the same time. When documentation supports it, S45.211S and the excluded code may both be reported.
Excludes2 — not included here — inherited from S40-S49
The conditions below are not part of S45.211S, but a patient may have both at the same time. When documentation supports it, S45.211S and the excluded code may both be reported.
Excludes2 — not included here — inherited from S45
The conditions below are not part of S45.211S, but a patient may have both at the same time. When documentation supports it, S45.211S and the excluded code may both be reported.
Code also — inherited from S45
Two codes may be needed to describe the condition fully. Whether S45.211S is sequenced first depends on the reason for the encounter.
- any associated open wound (S41.-)
How long has S45.211S existed?
S45.211S has been in ICD-10-CM since at least FY2016, the earliest fiscal year on record here.
Derived from the official order files for FY2016–FY2026. FY2017 and FY2020 publish no order file, so those years are not covered.